One Company. One Solution.

Founded in 1992, Safe-Guard Products International, LLC is the leading provider of Finance and Insurance products in the automotive aftermarket industry, as well as the RV, marine, and motorcycle/powersports segments. We develop, market and administer the highest-quality programs, and match them with unparalleled customer service, advanced technology solutions, and industry-leading training.

Safe-Guard is a proud partner to more than half of the country’s top 500 dealers, the most successful general agents, and the largest dealer groups across the United States and Canada.

What Safe-Guard Provides

Industry and Product Expertise: Safe-Guard is the leading North American provider of ancillary protection solutions:

Comprehensive Sales, Marketing, and Technology Solutions: Safe-Guard is proud to support our clients with strategic business development, marketing, and technology solutions to help drive sales. Our industry-leading sales support includes a dedicated business development team as well as Safe-Guard University, where finance managers can attend complimentary training in either our Atlanta or Irvine locations to learn product knowledge and proven sales techniques.

We believe in innovation, transparency, and exceptional service for all of our customers, and are committed to serving the world’s premier dealers, manufacturers and finance, and insurance agencies — providing products and services that protect consumers while enhancing the ownership experience.

Leadership

Randy Barkowitz, CEO

Randy Barkowitz joined Safe-Guard in March 2008 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to CEO in April 2011. Randy has worked with companies such as MCI, BellSouth, Hypercom Corporation and Warranty Corporation of America. Prior to joining Safe-Guard, Randy served as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer for Warranty Corporation of America.

Dave Duncan, President

Dave Duncan is part of the founding team of Safe-Guard. Dave brings to the company almost three decades of Finance & Insurance experience at both the dealership level and in the automotive protection products arena. Dave has direct responsibility for the company’s sales, marketing and business development efforts. Instrumental in growing the OEM, National Retail, and Agent channels for Safe-Guard, Dave helps guide the deployment of turn-key programs for F&I business units. Prior to joining the Safe-Guard team in 1992, Dave was President and CEO of Diversified Automotive Group, a national general agency, and held numerous management positions in automotive retail.

Products

Safe-Guard offers a comprehensive suite of flexible standalone and bundled products with customers’ driving and lifestyle needs in mind.

Tire & Wheel Protection – Covers the cost of tire replacement in the event of damage due to a road hazard and wheel replacement when road damage to the wheel prevents a seal between the tire and wheel. Optional cosmetic coverage takes the worry out of minor wheel scrapes.

Dent Protection – Permanently removes dings and dents from vertical and horizontal body panels of the vehicle without harming the factory finish.

Windshield Protection – Includes repair of the front windshield due to cracks or chips caused by rocks or road debris.

Appearance Protection – This three-part system comes with a warranty to cover everyday interior and exterior damage on new and used cars.

Key Protection – Covers the replacement of the covered vehicle key up to $800, plus $250 for replacement of additional keys on secondary key ring as well as lock-out assistance.

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) – Protects the customer in the event of a total loss of the vehicle by waiving the difference in the vehicle’s actual cash value and the balance of the finance agreement.